Ezekiel 27:7
What does Ezekiel 27:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezekiel 27:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Of fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was thy sail, that it might be to thee for an ensign; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was thine awning.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Of fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was thy sail, that it might be to thee for an ensign; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was thine awning.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The best linen with needlework from Egypt was your sail, stretched out to be a flag for you; blue and purple from the sea-lands of Elishah gave you shade.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Of fine linen with embroidery from Egypt hath been thy sail, To be to thee for an ensign, Of blue and purple from isles of Elishah hath been thy covering.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Fine broidered linen from Egypt was woven for thy sail, to be spread on thy mast: blue and purple from the islands of Elisa, were made thy covering.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Byssus with broidered work from Egypt was thy sail, to serve thee for a banner; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was thine awning.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 10:4
And the sons of Javan: Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
- Jeremiah 10:9
There is silver beaten into plates, which is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the artificer and of the hands of the goldsmith; blue and purple for their clothing; they are all the work of skilful men.
- 1 Chronicles 1:7
And the sons of Javan: Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.
- Isaiah 19:9
Moreover they that work in combed flax, and they that weave white cloth, shall be confounded.
- Proverbs 7:16
I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, With striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.
- Exodus 25:4
and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ hair,
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